What's In My Bag: Chris Thomson, PGA

Driver: Callaway X-Hot, 9.5, Project X Stiff

Five Wood: Ping G5, 18, Ping TFC 100F Stiff (Favorite Club)

Hybrid: Callaway RAZR X Tour, 21, Stiff

Irons: Callaway RAZR X Tour, 4-PW, KBS Tour Stiff

Wedges: Callaway X Forged, 52 and 56, Callaway X Series Jaws, 60

Putter: Odyssey BACKSTRYKE 2 Ball

Golf Ball: Callaway HEX Black

Career Low Round: 67, Camelback, Scottsdale, AZ (-5)

Low Round at Wilderness Ridge: 71 (E)

Once made it through the first round of US Open Qualifying 

Must have item: Dinosaur Headcover that has been in the bag for 10+ years

"My only swing thought is to swing to balance. I know that if I have maintained my balance I have made a good swing. I emphasize this in my teaching as well."

Driver - 280 yards

Five Wood - 225 yards

Hybrid - 210 yards

4 Iron - 190 yards

5 Iron - 180 yards

6 Iron - 170 yards

7 Iron - 160 yards

8 Iron - 150 yards

9 Iron - 140 yards

PW - 130 yards

GW - 110 yards

SW - 100 yards

LW - Inside 75 Yards

NAIA Women's National Championship

Wilderness Ridge is set to host the NAIA Women's National Championship May 21st through the 24th. The Championship is a four-round tournament consisting of 27 teams of five players as well as nine individuals. The tournament field is cut after 54 holes and reduced to the top 17 teams and 40 individuals (including ties). Teams from all over the country and Canada are competing this week.

The 2012 Team Champion was the University of British Columbia and they have come to Wilderness Ridge to defend their title.

http://www.naia.org//SportSelect.dbml?&&DB_OEM_ID=27900&SPID=100298&SPSID=646853

Live scoring can be found at :

http://www.golfstatresults.com/public/index.cfm?DB_OEM_ID=27900&tournament_id=4434

Get Golf Ready

New to the game? Haven't picked up a club in a while? Get Golf Ready is for you.

Many weeks of the year, Wilderness Ridge conducts Get Golf Ready classes. Get Golf Ready is for individuals who have never played golf, haven't played in a long time, or want some help improving their game.

From the PGA of America:

Get Golf Ready is designed to teach everything you'll need to play golf in just a few lessons. PGA and LPGA Professionals will show you that there are lots of ways to play by combining fun, friends and fitness. Each session will focus on the various golf skills you will use while playing. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided onto the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting.

The cost is $99 for five, one hour classes Monday - Friday. We have many classes available throughout the summer. Call the golf shop at 402.434.5106 to register.